المعنى
Indicating that the other person is next.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'stând la rând' (standing in line) is a significant part of the collective memory of the older generation due to the communist era. Being polite and acknowledging someone's turn is highly valued. In villages, 'rândul' often refers to communal duties, such as taking the village cows to pasture or contributing to a local feast. Younger Romanians use 'E rândul tău' frequently in online gaming and social media challenges, often shortening it to just 'Rândul tău!' in captions. In modern offices in Bucharest or Cluj, the phrase is used to manage agile meetings or 'stand-ups', showing a blend of traditional order and modern efficiency.
Keep it Masculine
Always use 'tău', 'meu', 'lui', etc. The word 'rând' is masculine, so the adjective never changes to feminine.
Don't skip the '-ul'
Saying 'E rând tău' sounds like 'Is row your'. Always include the definite article: 'rândul'.
المعنى
Indicating that the other person is next.
Keep it Masculine
Always use 'tău', 'meu', 'lui', etc. The word 'rând' is masculine, so the adjective never changes to feminine.
Don't skip the '-ul'
Saying 'E rând tău' sounds like 'Is row your'. Always include the definite article: 'rândul'.
The Polite Version
If you are talking to an elder or a stranger, always use 'Este rândul dumneavoastră' to show respect.
Queue Etiquette
In Romania, if you are unsure if it's your turn in a line, it's polite to ask 'Cine este ultimul la rând?' (Who is last in line?).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive adjective for 'you' (informal).
Am terminat de citit. Acum e rândul ___.
Since the speaker is talking to 'you', the correct possessive is 'tău'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It's her turn'.
'Ei' is the possessive for 'her'. 'Rândul' is already articulated.
Complete the dialogue between two friends playing cards.
Andrei: 'Am pus asul de inimă roșie.' Mihai: 'Bine, atunci ___.'
Mihai is acknowledging that it is now his own turn to play.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a formal gala and the host invites you to speak.
In a formal setting like a gala, the polite 'dumneavoastră' is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Possessives with Rândul
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAm terminat de citit. Acum e rândul ___.
Since the speaker is talking to 'you', the correct possessive is 'tău'.
Choose the correct way to say 'It's her turn'.
'Ei' is the possessive for 'her'. 'Rândul' is already articulated.
Andrei: 'Am pus asul de inimă roșie.' Mihai: 'Bine, atunci ___.'
Mihai is acknowledging that it is now his own turn to play.
You are at a formal gala and the host invites you to speak.
In a formal setting like a gala, the polite 'dumneavoastră' is required.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it can be used playfully in romantic contexts to suggest reciprocity.
No. 'Tur' is usually for a round in a competition (e.g., Turul Franței). 'Rând' is for the specific turn of a person.
Because you are referring to 'the' specific turn that belongs to you right now.
Simply say 'E rândul meu'.
Yes, if you are waiting for a colleague to respond, you can say 'E rândul tău să revii cu un feedback'.
You would say 'E rândul vostru' (informal) or 'Este rândul dumneavoastră' (formal).
It's better to say 'Este rândul dumneavoastră' to be safe.
Yes, it means 'row' (like in a garden) or 'line' (like in a notebook).
Yes, 'Ești la rând' is a common casual way to say it.
Yes, it's used in dramatic contexts for fate or revenge.
عبارات ذات صلة
Îți vine rândul
similarYour turn is coming / You'll get what's coming to you
Pe rând
builds onOne by one / In turns
La rând
specialized formIn line
Urmezi tu
synonymYou're next
Al cui e rândul?
specialized formWhose turn is it?
